April 24 / 14.40 Perth

14.40

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Perth Racecourse Racing & Events Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 2f 127y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Perth Racecourse Racing & Events Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 26-9P1

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who was very well backed at Carlisle three weeks ago and ran out a ready winner (3m1f, good to soft); raised 6lb but appeals as a horse with more to offer.
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1st

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Jupiter Des Mottes

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Low-mileage 7yo who was very well backed at Carlisle three weeks ago and ran out a ready winner (3m1f, good to soft); raised 6lb but appeals as a horse with more to offer.

3/1

1st

2

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Jupiter Des Mottes

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won a Newcastle novice for Lucinda Russell last season (2m4f, soft); hasn't done quite as well since and was pulled up on first run back with Nicky Richards at Haydock in February after being hampered; capable of better than he has shown; chance

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 223347 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging.
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5th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Wa Wa

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Olly Murphy

Veteran; mixes chasing with hurdling; sound run over hurdles when beaten a neck at Perth last time (3m2f, good); not out of it, but Sean Bowen rides stable companion Secret Trix.

8/1

2nd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Wa Wa

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging.

12/1

7th

6

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Wa Wa

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; won a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Perth last April (good to soft; 2lb lower) and one of his three recent chase runs was very respectable; exposed but has each-way claims.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: P-5P17

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
After a brief stint over fences he got back on track in beating 14 rivals over 3m at Windsor (soft) under a positive ride; however, there was a further reminder of his inconsistency when he dropped away tamely at Haydock in February; what does heighten interest is a pretty good record when fresh.
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3rd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Go To War

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

After a brief stint over fences he got back on track in beating 14 rivals over 3m at Windsor (soft) under a positive ride; however, there was a further reminder of his inconsistency when he dropped away tamely at Haydock in February; what does heighten interest is a pretty good record when fresh.

8/1

7th

9

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Go To War

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Henderson

Back to form with a bang returned to hurdles when fending off Doughmore Bay in a valuable 3m handicap at Windsor (soft) 27 days ago; allowed to bowl along at the head of affairs in that contest and there's possible competition for the lead from the likes of Red Dirt Road, Stone's Throw and Stay Away Fay here; still no surprise were he to progress again, though.

9/1

1st

14

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Go To War

10st 4lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Two chase efforts this season leave a doubt over his current form; disappointing in last hurdles attempt so there are enough reasons to oppose him in this competitive race.

20/1

Form: 5141P3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won races for Dan Skelton (2m1f/2m3f) and Olly Murphy (3m1f); now on a career-high mark, off which he was no match for the front two on stable debut at Bangor (2m7f).
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7th

9

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Gwennie May Star

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Christian Williams

Won twice over today's trip at Warwick for Dan Skelton last season (soft/good to soft); started off for Christian Williams with two pretty good efforts on good ground towards the end of that campaign but may find others in this line-up better handicapped.

12/1

4th

11

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Gwennie May Star

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won races for Dan Skelton (2m1f/2m3f) and Olly Murphy (3m1f); now on a career-high mark, off which he was no match for the front two on stable debut at Bangor (2m7f).

9/1

3rd

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

13:37 Bangor-on-Dee

Gwennie May Star

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christian Williams

Won twice over hurdles for Dan Skelton last season (2m1f/2m3f) and twice for Olly Murphy this term (3m1f); ran poorly on latest outing five weeks ago, though, and remains on career-high mark for this stable debut.

7/2

Form: 4-6127

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
His first run at about 3m when winning at Newcastle (good to soft) and then ran second at Warwick; latest Musselburgh run wasn't too shoddy given he was held up off the pace before staying on and he reportedly bled that day; had a break since and wouldn't be fully exposed as a stayer.
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5th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Highland Fashion

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

His first run at about 3m when winning at Newcastle (good to soft) and then ran second at Warwick; latest Musselburgh run wasn't too shoddy given he was held up off the pace before staying on and he reportedly bled that day; had a break since and wouldn't be fully exposed as a stayer.

12/1

7th

13

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Highland Fashion

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Relished the step up in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) in November; good second at Ayr (3m, soft) one month ago but position 3lb out of the handicap demands more from him today; claiming rider is recruited.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-13P6

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
A winner the last time he contested a Class 3 handicap (on reappearance) and he was boxing on when beaten a little under 10l in a deep Uttoxeter handicap last time out (2m7f, soft); looks sure to stay this far and has the assistance of Sean Bowen.
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6th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Roaring Conquest

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

A winner the last time he contested a Class 3 handicap (on reappearance) and he was boxing on when beaten a little under 10l in a deep Uttoxeter handicap last time out (2m7f, soft); looks sure to stay this far and has the assistance of Sean Bowen.

6/1

6th

8

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Roaring Conquest

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Heavy ground possibly contributed to his dip in form last time; ties in with Nab Wood on Carlisle running but both of them face a stiffer assignment in this field; gained reappearance win in lower grade.

16/1

5

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 103y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Roaring Conquest

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Irish maiden point winner who also scored on handicap debut at Windsor (3m, good to soft; five ran) in November; creditable third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) three weeks later, showing that he needs marked improvement off the same mark today, but these are relatively early days.

7/1

Form: 222112 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; having his 40th career start but a first over 3m when successful at Taunton and he followed up at Plumpton (3m1f; again good to soft); subsequent defeat, again under Murray Dodd, suggests others in here might be better treated.
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7th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Inferno Sacree

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Front-runner; having his 40th career start but a first over 3m when successful at Taunton and he followed up at Plumpton (3m1f; again good to soft); subsequent defeat, again under Murray Dodd, suggests others in here might be better treated.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Inferno Sacree

11st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Showed improved form when stepping up to 3m to land his sixth success over hurdles, over C&D (good to soft) in February and followed up at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; remains unexposed as a stayer and holds strong claims to land a three-timer.

4/5

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Inferno Sacree

11st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Front-runner who has been consistent this season and ended a long losing streak at Taunton (3m, good to soft) 11 days ago; went up 5lb for that but this track also suits him and he remains unexposed as a stayer.

11/4

Form: -11823 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual hurdles winner; penalties have been finding her out so handicaps now look a better option, but with her unraced beyond 2m5f there are some stamina doubts over this far.
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8th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

La Zoubida

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bumper and dual hurdles winner; penalties have been finding her out so handicaps now look a better option, but with her unraced beyond 2m5f there are some stamina doubts over this far.

9/1

3rd

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

La Zoubida

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bumper and dual hurdles winner who ran below market expectations in her Listed attempt; bounced back with a creditable effort, conceding 12lb to the winner, at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft); leading player, despite again carrying a big penalty.

6/4

2nd

1

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

La Zoubida

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Record of 1-3 in bumpers and 2-3 over hurdles; ran a long way below market expectations (third favourite) in Listed grade at Haydock most recently but warrants respect, even with a big penalty, back down in grade; gained one of her wins over C&D (soft).

11/8

Form: -22233

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Last run too bad to be true but had been consistent in novice/maidens and the previous third at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) came in a strong race; the potential is there to be competitive off this mark on handicap debut.
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9th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Sleedagh

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Last run too bad to be true but had been consistent in novice/maidens and the previous third at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) came in a strong race; the potential is there to be competitive off this mark on handicap debut.

10/1

3rd

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Sleedagh

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on first three hurdle starts (2m4f/3m, soft/good to soft) before third of five in strong novice at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; suspicion his limitations may again be exposed today but he's receiving weight all round and might not be far away.

11/2

3rd

5

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Sleedagh

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on first two hurdle starts (2m4f/3m, soft/good to soft) before 12l second at Ayr (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; today's step back up in trip looks a firm plus and he's receiving weight all round; possible player.

5/1

Form: 312P0P D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ran no race over hurdles on final run for previous yard (tried a visor) and again looked a tricky ride back over fences on debut for this one; the return of cheekpieces may help but she's very risky at the minute.
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9th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Musique De Fee

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Scored five times for previous stable; 0-6 for current yard but has posted a couple of encouraging efforts and the effects of a busy spell likely explain her last two runs; rested 32 days since; possibilities under James Bowen.

8/1

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Second here on Saturday and third on Monday in first-time blinkers, though she was some 22l off the winner; opposable should she run yet again.

11/2

3rd

7

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Started off for this stable with two laboured efforts but runner-up twice this month, more recently in C&D mares' race (good; in cheekpieces) on Saturday; will warrant consideration if she makes a quick reappearance in first-time blinkers.

7/1

Form: 5011-4

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Last season he won 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); his Ffos Las return was encouraging given the time he'd been absent and the soft conditions; in this scenario he's unexposed; considered.
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11th

13

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Jukebox Fury

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

Last season he won 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); his Ffos Las return was encouraging given the time he'd been absent and the soft conditions; in this scenario he's unexposed; considered.

15/2

4th

3

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Jukebox Fury

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 7yo who struck form at around this time last year, winning 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Wetherby (both on good ground); open to further improvement but this hat-trick attempt comes after a long absence and the different trip-and-ground combination is not sure to suit.

9/2

1st

2

18th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

Jukebox Fury

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

made all, increased tempo before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on well run-in, comfortably

5/2

Form: 52535P

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Well beaten/pulled up over fences on his last two starts but has each-way claims on the pick of his form over hurdles this season and Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him.
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12th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Whistle Stop Tour

11st 9lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten/pulled up over fences on his last two starts but has each-way claims on the pick of his form over hurdles this season and Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him.

16/1

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Whistle Stop Tour

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Wore cheekpieces on last four starts, to be placed twice over hurdles but not faring so well in two chases, including behind Val Dancer at Lingfield (upped markedly to 3m5f) last time; given wind surgery since and now has tongue tied first time; he's now 9lb below last winter's peak mark (even from out of the handicap) so has his chance if back on song.

20/1

Non-runners

Coumeenoole

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.90
Straight Forecast £74.16
Tricast £628.86
Trifecta £752.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Jupiter Des Mottes

The Guardian:

Roaring Conquest

TOPSPEED:

Inferno Sacree

Daily Mirror:

La Zoubida

SPOTLIGHT:

Sleedagh

The Times:

Highland Fashion

RP RATINGS:

Musique De Fee

Daily Mail:

Jupiter Des Mottes

D Express:

Jupiter Des Mottes

The Star:

Jupiter Des Mottes

Daily Record:

Jupiter Des Mottes

The Sun:

Roaring Conquest

POSTDATA:

Inferno Sacree